Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 814, William Fisher, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Fisher, William
S. 814
carded
CONTENTS

1857 New Jersey
William Fisher of E Windsor in the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Combs of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ayer in the Militia line for 16 Months. N.J.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of June 1833 and del d C. G. M c Chesney of Hightstown N.J. Present  Arrears to the 4th of Mar, 33 $106 66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 26 66  $133 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francion Clerk, Book C. Vol. 3 d Page 111.
let to a gent m c hending / very dative to Col. m c Chesney 28 March 1835 same 6 April 1835 - do. to C. G. M c Chesney & P. Agt. 8 March 1836 -

William Fiske - for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 31 st July 1832 H. J. Mansdalen Clerk
10937 Misc. M. 20. 11
State of New Jersey. 3 rd Declaration in order to obtain the

State of New Jersey. 3 Declaration in order to obtain the Middlesex County 3 Benefit of the Act of Congress. Signed June 7 th 1832 —
On this 1 st day of July 1832 Personally appeared in open Court at a special term of the superior Court of common Pleas in and for said County held at the City of New- Brunswick. 3 being a court of Record — William Fisher a resident of the Township of East- Windsor in the County of Middlesex and State aforesaid Aged 72 On the 16 th July 1832 Who being duly sworn according to Law with an oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress — Record June 7 th 1832.
That he was drafted under Captain Samuel Stout of the 1 st Company of the Middlesex Militia In the month of June 1776 and was subjected to the order of Col Dykens — marched to Elizabeth Town. Newark. Powleshook. and Amboy. was during the same year drafted two or three different times under Capt Stout was with him in the State of Pennsylvania while the Enemy lay in Philadelphia. 1777. was drafted under Captain William Conner. Three or four months during those different times he marched to Bucktown Field Gap Lowland Mountains. Elizabeth Town & so under the command of Col Byers. In the latter Part of 1777. was stationed in the neighbourhood of Trenton under Capt Conner called occasionally Conner's Col Scudder's command — was drafted in the Spring of 1778. again under Capt Conner and stationed in — Mount Holly. Black Horse & so in the County of Burlington. Pursued the Enemy to the Plains of Monmouth and was in that engagement on the 28 th June 1778. under Col Scudder. After 2 d Battle was again drafted under Capt Conner and Col Scudder when the Pennsylvania Line

Perrotte was also engaged in many other Tours - after the Battle at Monmouth. When he was Stationed in Newark Spotswood Amboy Elizabeth Town &c - P. Deponent Produces the Testimony of Daniel Wilson and Bescauck Moore Who Testify they knew and served with him in the artillery during the Revolutionary War and further saith that the foregoing are the most material facts that he remembers relating to his services during P. War and Declares he has no other Documentary Evidence than those heretofore mentioned relating to his services And he now hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity except the Present and also Declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State and Lastly Declares that he verily Believes that he served at different Periods during the war of the Revolution not less than two years and a half.
Sworn to and subscribed the 23 rd day of July 1832 Robert McChesney
We, James C. Henry, Pastor of the first Presbyterian Church in the village of Cranbury in the County of Middlesex and Eldership of the S.A. County of Middlesex do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Fisher who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration and believe him to be twenty two years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the Revolution and we concur in the opinion,
Sworn and subscribed before us James C. Henry Elders this 23 rd day July 1832 Robert McChesney

Interrogatories put by the court to the forgoing applicant
1. Where and in what year were you born — In the City of New Brunswick - Jan 1760
2 Have you any record of your age — A Registered in my Birth
3. When were you living when called into service when have you lived since the the Revolutionary war and where do you now live
A New Brunswick - Do - Do - Do? Middlesex Co. N.J.
4 How were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if so a substitute for whom —
A Was generally drafted
5 State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with you the troops were you service such — Continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect and the General circumstances of your service
A General Washington - Col Byers - Col Nelson - Col Ladd - Col Myers - etc
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it. etc
A None But a verbal one
7. State the names of Persons to whom you are known in your Present Neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution
Researched show Robert Myers Daniel Wilson Lewis Furman Rich Smith - etc etc etc
Given this 11th day of July 1827 William Fishman
1827 Robert McHenry

and the s d Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the court further certify that it appears to them that Samuel C. Henry who has signed the proceedings certificate is a clergyman and that Robert McChesney both of the County of Middlesex is a - credible Person and that their statement is entitled to credit. XXXX
Robert McChesney
A. Morris
Joseph McChesney
J. S. Mansdalen Clerk of the Court of common Pleas in and for the county of Middlesex in the state of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Fisher for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 31 st July 1832
J. S. Mansdalen Clerk
10939

10939
William Fisher
N. J. ...
d.e.j-
For 4 mo. undefined & dis. alms?
Adm a
23 hours estimated at 21 days i.a.
16 mo. pri
$53.33
6 g McChesney H. g. t. Louis N. J.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of William Fisher N.J.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     drafted 1776. Ex. Privt 60 Dyrness E Town 72 entirely the same   drafted " Bonfountain" May 1777 Ex. Privt Paoli, Penn. Middlesex County and still lives in   in 1777 was drafted for. 4 Ex. Bonavista Col. Hays Red Bank 8 County   1777 Ex. Bonavista Col. Sander Trenton   1778 again Ex. Bonavista " Battle of Brandywine Brandywine two living   drafted " again " " Monmouth Phila. Penn. witnes - John   was also engaged after the Battle of Monmouth in many other Tours { from general service and   the best friends of   Blagdenman and other Citizens  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
22.0 44.0 14.20
23 21 420 46 483 16

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person.

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

See also
INVALID.
File No. 814
William Fisher.
Pro. N. J. Mil.
Act: June 7, 1832.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New Jersey Maddlen County
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county - Daniel Wilson and Roscarick Moore who being duly known according to Law before me and say that they both knew and served with William Fisher in the Army of the New Jersey Charities during the War of the Revolution at different times and Places in said State and further say not.
Taken & sworn before me 28 th August 1832
John Smith Roscarick Moore
I certify the Subscriber also in favor of Arm Fisher an credible Person and entitled to credit.
John Smith

State of New Jersey Middlesex County Ys. 3 I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of the County of Middlesex in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that John Smith before whom the within affidavit was sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace for the said County and duly empowered to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this third day of September A.D. 1832 F. D. Harkness Clerk

Highland Park Chamber
See
Col J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City — La.

Wights Town February 29 th 1896
Dear Col
Mr William Fisher has repeatedly called upon me in relation to his suspended payment by the Agent at Trenton on acct of some contrariety of expressions - existing between the Declarations of Messrs Jacob & Wm Fisher. If it is removed, and if not, what must be done in the case. As to correcting any proff by those who saw his witnesses - it cannot nor could not when the suspension took place, on account of the death of those witnesses - and - all those whom he can remember seeing with him namely Asher Applegate, Daniel Wilson, Rescanick Moore and David Applegate - Robert Whisney, &c all of whom have laid asleep to Earth, at this time he is confined to his room with the infirmities of old age and Rheumatism. I explained the reason of the order from the Pension Dept - for the suspension by the agent of his pay but he will not believe it, he is possessed of the idea that some one has reported to you that he was a liar and not worthy of it - he cries like a child when he speaks about and declares you would never have given such orders unless some enemy of his had either written or told you some falsehood about him. In all human probability Death the Other Commissioner, will soon suspend his breath when all his woes will be forgotten.
Respectfully your friend & O.W. Dent
Charles E. Chesney
C. L. Edwards Com - of P.

State of New Jersey } Be it known that on this 10 th day Middlesex County } of June 1833 Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County. Researick Moore Who being duly sworn according to Law Deposeth and Saith that he is well acquainted with William Fisher an Applicant for a Pension and knew him Previous to the Revolutionary War. remembers serving in the same Battalion in the United States Militia of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War. in the years 1776. 1777. 1778. 1779. 1780, 1781. Do under Colonels Hays. Dykens. Nelson Sudders at Brunswick. Elizabet Town. Buckstown Stutzgap - Lowland Mountains. Woodbridge. Bonam- Town Blasing Sten. Kingston. Cranbury. Shottswod - and numbers of other Places - During these different tours in different years. actual duty not less than two years and further Saith not
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written Researick Moore  John Smith
I certify that Col t Researick Moore is to me Personally known as a credible Person and Entitled to full credit and Belief -
John Smith
June 20 th 1833 I hereby consent to receive a Certificate for the With claimant to be computed for 16 Months Private of Inf ry and relinquish all other claims to a Pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832
Charles G. M c Cluskey Attorney

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County
Be it known that on this day of June 1833 Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county Daniel Wilson who being duly sworn according to Law Depositions sayth that he knew William Fiddler previous to the Revolutionary War and remembers serving with and seeing him in the United States in the State of New Jersey in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 81 and 82, under Captains Saml. Stout. Conover, Hulick, Perrin, Longstreet and Col. Dykins. Hoyer, Nelson & Scudders - Genl. Hovey and in different Places. New Brunswick, Elizabeth Town, Lowland Mountains, Stultsgap, Bergen Point, Amboy, Woodbridge, Bonam Town, Blazing Star - Kingston, Princeton, Trenton - Black Horse Burlington do amounting to not less than Eighteen months and two years and further saith not -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
John Smith
Daniel Wilson
I certify that Danl. Wilson the subscribing witness above is a credible Person and entitled to credit
John Smith
whereby it appears that at the time a State of the same was made and sworn to that the Superior Court
set my hand and Seal of office this fifteenth day of and thirty three
N. Booracum Clerk

Supplement.
State of New Jersey Middlesex County ss
Be it known that on this 18 th day of June 1833. Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county William Fisher who being duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that the following amendments to his original Declaration are made in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 as follows
1776 - Drafted June under Capt Samuel Stout of the old Co of June. Commanded by Col. Hyles. Marched to Cranbury N. Brunswick Newark, Pouleshook. & making one month
Aug st Drafted - Capt Stout. Col Hyles. Marched to N. Brunswick Amboy and then back by Spottiswood. This tour was 1 month.
Oct er Drafted under Capt. S. Stout. Col Hyles. Marched to Spottiswood. South Amboy, returned to Cranbury and finally discharged.
1777 January: Drafted under Capt William Conover. Same Col and marched to Cranbury village three times since.
March. In the same Place and under the same Officers.
May. In the same Place and under the same Officers.
June. Volunteered under Capt Conover. Col Hyles. The British were then marching to Somerset. C. House. Marched to Custer's
Green Hills and Long Branch Mountains &c
Drafted under the same Officers. Marched to Spottiswood
Amboy, South and back again to Spottiswood &
Oct er Drafted under Capt Conover and Col William Scudder - Marched to Span Pines to Trenton and along the Delaware.
1776 omitted Dec r 1776 Drafted Capt Conover. Col Scudder. Was marched over into Pennsylvania and was there at the time of the Battle in Trenton when Hessian was taken.
1778 February. Drafted under same Officers - stationed at Kingston and Millstone
April. Drafted. Same Officers. Marched to Princeton, Kingston, Span Pines.
June. Drafted. Do. Do. Do. Black horse. Lt Holly. Col Stout. Burlington then on to the Battle of Monmouth &c

1778.
Aug t Drafted. Capt Houlick or Conover cannot say which Col Fries marched to Amboy South, back by Spottswood.
Dec r . Drafted. Capt Conover. marched to Newark. Elizabeth Town
1779. First and Second River - Piscataway &c
June Drafted under Capt C. Longstreet marched to Mt. Brunswick. - Bergen Point, Newark acted as Corporal this Tour
Aug t . Drafted. Capt Conover Col Hoyer or Scudder marched to Bay Point; near Brunswicks &c
1780 June Drafted Capt Houlick Col Hoyer. Was at Mt Brunswicks during the Battle at Connecticut Farms.
Aug t Drafted Capt Longstreet. marched to Woodbridge. Bonam's Creek
Oct r Blazing Star Co was commanded by General Hoad was -
Nov r out two or three Tours about those last mentioned Places 1781. But cannot remember the Particulars
January Drafted. Capt Houlick Col Scudder. marched to Spottswood Old Bridge. South River was there when the Penn a line was
Apr l Volunteered. Same officers. marched to Spottswood. Old Bridge &c Served not less than three or four months during the latter part of the war - against the Tories Refugees and Plunderers at diffe- rent Tours. But cannot recollect the Incidents that occurred
Sworn to & Subscribed William Fisher
the day & year above written John Smith
State of New Jersey
Microcosm County ss I Nicholas Booraeu Clerk of the court of common pleas of the County of Middlesex do certify that John Smith before whom the foregoing is in another State County and that Smith is his proper hand writing In witness whereof I have hereunto of June 18 th Eighteen hundred